Meaning & Definition of Subordinate in English
English⟶
Subordinate
/səbɔrdənet/
noun
1. An assistant subject to the authority or control of another
synonym:
- subordinate,
- subsidiary,
- underling,
- foot soldier
2. A word that is more specific than a given word
synonym:
- hyponym,
- subordinate,
- subordinate word
verb
1. Rank or order as less important or consider of less value
- "Art is sometimes subordinated to science in these schools"
synonym:
- subordinate
2. Make subordinate, dependent, or subservient
- "Our wishes have to be subordinated to that of our ruler"
synonym:
- subordinate,
- subdue
adjective
1. Lower in rank or importance
synonym:
- subordinate,
- low-level
2. Subject or submissive to authority or the control of another
- "A subordinate kingdom"
synonym:
- subordinate
3. (of a clause) unable to stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence
- "A subordinate (or dependent) clause functions as a noun or adjective or adverb within a sentence"
synonym:
- dependent,
- subordinate